- Illinois lawmakers have approved a new bill aimed at restricting immigration-related arrests by federal authorities near courthouses within the state.
- The legislation specifically targets actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prevent them from conducting immigration arrests in these sensitive areas.
- The bill also provides a legal pathway for individuals to pursue civil lawsuits if they believe their constitutional rights have been violated in connection to these arrests.
- This legislation reflects efforts to ensure that courthouses remain accessible and non-threatening environments for all individuals, regardless of immigration status.
- The move is part of broader state-level efforts to protect the rights of immigrants and reinforce the separation of state and federal enforcement duties.
- The passage of this bill highlights ongoing debates over immigration enforcement practices and the role of state versus federal authority.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-lawmakers-pass-bill-banning-ice-immigration-arrests-near-courthouses)
